SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond Invites Nominations for 2012 “Angels”

September 4, 2012

COLUMBIA, SC – September 4, 2012 – South Carolina Secretary of StateMark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations ofcharitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards.
 
Every year, the Secretary of State honors several charitableorganizations as “Angels.”  Specifically, the Secretary of Stateconsiders organizations which use at least 80 percent of theircontributions for charitable services, have been in existence for threeyears or more, make good use of volunteer assistance, and do not relyheavily on government grants or grants from other organizations.  
 
Letters of nomination for the 2012 Angels may be sent to the Secretaryof State’s Office, Division of Public Charities, 1205 Pendleton Street,Suite 525, Columbia, SC 29201.  Nominations may be also sent to [email protected].  Letters of nomination should include the name of the charitableorganization, the organization’s location and/or contact information,and the reasons why the organization should be honored as an Angel.  TheSecretary of State’s Office will accept nominations through September21, 2012.
 
For additional information on South Carolina law affecting charitableorganizations and professional fundraisers, and to view information oncharitable organizations registered to solicit in the State of SouthCarolina, please visit the Secretary of State’s website at www.scsos.com.